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Boobin' All Day Boobin' All Night: A Gentle Approach To Sleep For Breastfeeding Families
Part memoir, part sharing of women’s stories, part research, part boobin’…
“It feels so right to breastfeed my baby to sleep but everyone tells me not to.”
“My baby will not stay asleep when I put her down. What can I do?”
“My breastfed toddler continues to wake at night. Is this normal?”
“It feels so right to breastfeed my baby to sleep but everyone tells me not to.”
“My baby will not stay asleep when I put her down. What can I do?”
“My breastfed toddler continues to wake at night. Is this normal?”
Our instincts are there, but for many of us, instincts are confusing and hard to trust at first. You want some more sleep and everyone seems to be telling you different things and offering contradicting advice. This book is not a guide that gives you step by step instructions for getting your baby to sleep longer, because every baby is an individual, and every baby wakes for important reasons. This book will help you learn how to trust your own instincts and follow the lead of your breastfed child… while offering different suggestions on how to get more sleep without having your baby cry, protest, or self-settle.
In this boobin’ book, Meg includes…
Why breastfed children wake frequently and why it is so important to answer their cries. How to get more sleep and feel more rested without doing cry-it-out or sleep training techniques. The results from her survey on night waking in breastfed children and the percentage of women who continue to wake to breastfeed. How to combine routines or rituals with breastfeeding on demand. Why it is not a bad habit to breastfeed your little one to sleep. How to find your inner marsupial and have a happier, more content baby. What to do when you are feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. Safe co-sleeping and bed-sharing guidelines, along with different sleeping arrangements you can try for your family. What to do when your breastfed child hates to sleep! The secrets to getting your baby to take longer naps…without being attached to the boob. Gentle night weaning tips and suggestions. What gut health has to do with breastfeeding and night-waking....and more....
Most babies just want a cuddle and a boob. This book is for those looking for gentle suggestions, an understanding of what is normal in breastfed babies and toddlers, and what to do when everyone says your way of mothering through breastfeeding (especially at night) is not best… when you know in your heart that it is.
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154 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 7, 2015
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February 1, 2017
So appreciative of this book. Good information and very helpful at 2:00am when I am caring for my baby and feeling very alone. Currently my partner has taken our sleepless baby to the other room because my boobs are sore and I am exhausted. This book and my husband are always here for me.
February 16, 2020
Helpful for those of us without perfect babies to know we're not alone.
May 7, 2017
Advice on how to get more sleep was essentially:
Don't. Simply try to find ways to get used to the idea that you are no longer an individual woman with needs or wants and write off the next 3 years or so.
In principle, I am generally on board with attachment parenting, but to describe this book as an approach to sleep is laughable. Far from making me feel better that no sleep for months/years on end is "normal", it drove me to despair.
The author uses scientific references to back up her points but they are unbalanced and no practical advice at all is given to women who really do have/want(!) things to do/businesses to run/lives to live.
While it's great to acknowledge that sometimes things are hard, and sometimes acceptance and surrender are the only way, the book doesn't once acknowledge that there are steps we can take at 3-6 months (certainly 6) to establish good habits and (yes!) routines that will work for us as well as baby.
Don't. Simply try to find ways to get used to the idea that you are no longer an individual woman with needs or wants and write off the next 3 years or so.
In principle, I am generally on board with attachment parenting, but to describe this book as an approach to sleep is laughable. Far from making me feel better that no sleep for months/years on end is "normal", it drove me to despair.
The author uses scientific references to back up her points but they are unbalanced and no practical advice at all is given to women who really do have/want(!) things to do/businesses to run/lives to live.
While it's great to acknowledge that sometimes things are hard, and sometimes acceptance and surrender are the only way, the book doesn't once acknowledge that there are steps we can take at 3-6 months (certainly 6) to establish good habits and (yes!) routines that will work for us as well as baby.
November 8, 2016
Must read for breastfeeding attachment mums
I think that any mum who is planning to breastfeed and practise attachment parenting should read Meg's book before they even have their baby. And then keep a copy with them at all times for reassurance and support during the hard times. I have a high needs little guy, who requires intense mothering and we just moved to a new town where I have no help and no people. I am villageless. Reading Meg's book is like talking to your oldest friend, the one who makes you a coffee, gives you a hug and calmly does your laundry while you have a nervous breakdown in the shower. It has been a great source of comfort and support for me. THANK YOU MEG!!
I think that any mum who is planning to breastfeed and practise attachment parenting should read Meg's book before they even have their baby. And then keep a copy with them at all times for reassurance and support during the hard times. I have a high needs little guy, who requires intense mothering and we just moved to a new town where I have no help and no people. I am villageless. Reading Meg's book is like talking to your oldest friend, the one who makes you a coffee, gives you a hug and calmly does your laundry while you have a nervous breakdown in the shower. It has been a great source of comfort and support for me. THANK YOU MEG!!
June 12, 2018
Lighthearted and encouraging
It was nice to read a book that supports my style of mothering. I've been reading sleep training books, but they all seem to include crying at some stage. Meg encouraged me to keep doing what I'm doing (breastfeeding on demand, bedsharing or cosleeping, and lots of cuddles! Reading this gave me confidence knowing that my child will someday sleep on their own and therefore to enjoy these times. She presents her case in a lighthearted way making it an enjoyable read.
It was nice to read a book that supports my style of mothering. I've been reading sleep training books, but they all seem to include crying at some stage. Meg encouraged me to keep doing what I'm doing (breastfeeding on demand, bedsharing or cosleeping, and lots of cuddles! Reading this gave me confidence knowing that my child will someday sleep on their own and therefore to enjoy these times. She presents her case in a lighthearted way making it an enjoyable read.
May 30, 2016
I felt like I was failing at motherhood until I read this book! This book taught me to trust my instincts and trust my baby. All the things that I thought I was doing wrong were actually perfectly natural, normal and right! Now we are a happy, rested, breastfeeding, co-sleeping family :) I didn't have to change anything I was doing, I just needed to realise that they were normal and start enjoying them rather than worrying.
Thank you Meg!
Thank you Meg!
February 26, 2019
Good book for those who breastfeed...and feel like it's all they do or like they're doing something wrong. It was nice to have the reassurance that this is all normal. 😊
I checked this out of the library and my review is my own.
I checked this out of the library and my review is my own.
April 18, 2020
I finished this book feeling pretty good (which in retrospect I guess might mean that a parent with my experience was more of the intended audience?).
I saw it as a balm to parents who got really frazzled by cultural expectations, books, and voices giving advice. The parents who hear things like "your baby should stop breastfeeding and sleep through the night at x age', and feel that they are messing up, that something is wrong with their baby, that they are setting their child up for failure, and go on an emotional tailspin.
I think it's hard because we all have such nuanced experiences, and for me, just hearing someone who works with lactating women say "oh, no it's totally biologically normal for your baby to wake up often" was enough.
It is probably not so useful for someone trying to enact more consistency over sleep habits. I feel like this is the type of book that would appeal to people who do permaculture v. gardening. You know, the "we don't weed or till because we like to watch the diversity of the soil and work with it" people versus the "I'm tired of competing with the invasive mint family weeds and just want my herb plants to grow!" people. Neither is wrong or invalid, but if looking for answers to the second, this kind of book may bee next to useless, minus telling you to change your expectations (ha).
I saw it as a balm to parents who got really frazzled by cultural expectations, books, and voices giving advice. The parents who hear things like "your baby should stop breastfeeding and sleep through the night at x age', and feel that they are messing up, that something is wrong with their baby, that they are setting their child up for failure, and go on an emotional tailspin.
I think it's hard because we all have such nuanced experiences, and for me, just hearing someone who works with lactating women say "oh, no it's totally biologically normal for your baby to wake up often" was enough.
It is probably not so useful for someone trying to enact more consistency over sleep habits. I feel like this is the type of book that would appeal to people who do permaculture v. gardening. You know, the "we don't weed or till because we like to watch the diversity of the soil and work with it" people versus the "I'm tired of competing with the invasive mint family weeds and just want my herb plants to grow!" people. Neither is wrong or invalid, but if looking for answers to the second, this kind of book may bee next to useless, minus telling you to change your expectations (ha).
March 19, 2018
This is written by a lactation consultant who wrote a really supportive and helpful article about night waking and breast fed babies (https://www.baby-chick.com/breastfed-...), and I was really hoping for more.
I am super thankful that Milk Meg wrote this book which has reminded me that I am not alone in my worries about breastfeeding to sleep and bed-sharing. And there is some good advice and nice stories about getting more sleep, her own breastfeeding journeys with her kids, and night weaning. But I wish she had been more rigorous in the places she chose to bring in scientific studies to back up her views and experiences. Yes breastfeeding to sleep is the norm around the world and for a long time, yes most families probably sleep together and there are many good reasons to do so. Am I convinced by her use of one sleep training study which measured higher anxiety levels in babies left to cry it out (I think others have pointed out limitations of that study) or the one about how breastfeeding does not cause cavities (something our doctor says is the case)? I guess I will take the company and community this book provides and continue to do my research.
I am super thankful that Milk Meg wrote this book which has reminded me that I am not alone in my worries about breastfeeding to sleep and bed-sharing. And there is some good advice and nice stories about getting more sleep, her own breastfeeding journeys with her kids, and night weaning. But I wish she had been more rigorous in the places she chose to bring in scientific studies to back up her views and experiences. Yes breastfeeding to sleep is the norm around the world and for a long time, yes most families probably sleep together and there are many good reasons to do so. Am I convinced by her use of one sleep training study which measured higher anxiety levels in babies left to cry it out (I think others have pointed out limitations of that study) or the one about how breastfeeding does not cause cavities (something our doctor says is the case)? I guess I will take the company and community this book provides and continue to do my research.
September 15, 2017
Simply the best book for a breastfeeding mum!
loved it, loved it, loved it! So sincere, down-to-Earth, straight-to-the-point! Every aspect and concern, including how ro wean off night feeds, bed-sharing! No need to read anything else for the practical advise, it's all there! The comics are hilarious, Meg's senseof humour made me chuckle multiple times (while breastfeeding and holding my little one on the top of me for a nap). Short, informative, easy to read - a must for breastfeeding mums believing in the attachment parenting, especially if bed-sharing (as this book was a relief)! BELIEVE IN YOUR INSTINCTS AND KEEP BOOBIN'!
loved it, loved it, loved it! So sincere, down-to-Earth, straight-to-the-point! Every aspect and concern, including how ro wean off night feeds, bed-sharing! No need to read anything else for the practical advise, it's all there! The comics are hilarious, Meg's senseof humour made me chuckle multiple times (while breastfeeding and holding my little one on the top of me for a nap). Short, informative, easy to read - a must for breastfeeding mums believing in the attachment parenting, especially if bed-sharing (as this book was a relief)! BELIEVE IN YOUR INSTINCTS AND KEEP BOOBIN'!
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October 3, 2022Picked this up for free because of the title and short length! I didn’t realize until a few chapters in it was actually about attachment parenting. I do not think that is my style, but I enjoyed what the author had to say about breastfeeding and her continual reassurance to mothers to trust their instincts in regards to what’s right for their families (as long as it doesn’t blatantly disregard safety, in my opinion). The comics were cute but the photos were grainy and hard to see - I’m guessing this is an ebook that was printed on demand.
April 10, 2019
Nice to be reminded it's normal to breastfeed our babies & toddlers to sleep!
If you're starting to feel like you're the only one who's toddler needs his Mama's milk to sleep, read this book! It was so nice to be reminded that this is normal and healthy way to mother your baby. So often we are told that babies should sleep through the night all on their own, yet our instincts tell us otherwise. Meg is funny and insightful, would definitely recommend to nursing mothers.
If you're starting to feel like you're the only one who's toddler needs his Mama's milk to sleep, read this book! It was so nice to be reminded that this is normal and healthy way to mother your baby. So often we are told that babies should sleep through the night all on their own, yet our instincts tell us otherwise. Meg is funny and insightful, would definitely recommend to nursing mothers.
September 11, 2021
Excellent book on boobin'. A friendly tone with supporting source citations and lots of good suggestions without telling mamas the "right" way to boob. It helped me feel calmer about eventual weaning--that it doesn't have to be all-or-nothing, and if at any time something's not working during night weaning (or completely weaning), you can stop and try again later.
Above all, "When in doubt, whip it out!" And keep on boobin'. "Boob" will now and forever be a verb to me.
Above all, "When in doubt, whip it out!" And keep on boobin'. "Boob" will now and forever be a verb to me.
March 6, 2018
The confidence I needed
After choosing to solely breastfeed and be baby-led with this, including bed sharing, I needed these words of wisdom and encourage to give me confidence that what I'm doing is right for me & baby and I'm not making a rod for my own back by doing so. Thank you!
After choosing to solely breastfeed and be baby-led with this, including bed sharing, I needed these words of wisdom and encourage to give me confidence that what I'm doing is right for me & baby and I'm not making a rod for my own back by doing so. Thank you!
February 10, 2021
Appreciated the emotion and company. I do wish there was a bit more research included, as many of the anecdotal stories lack sources beyond the author. Read this, but don't neglect other sleep/breastfeeding books...
May 23, 2022
Nagle is validating, informative, and cheering you on as you nurse your baby. My only wish is that I found this book sooner. Check out my whole review https://informedescapist.com/breastfe...
September 19, 2025
Throw out the other breastfeeding books
I am on my second newborn child and I have read many breastfeeding/baby sleep books. This is the best one yet. Common sense, instinctive advice. I love the author
I am on my second newborn child and I have read many breastfeeding/baby sleep books. This is the best one yet. Common sense, instinctive advice. I love the author
December 20, 2017
Great Read
Entertaining, relatable, and most importantly helpful advice. Love this book and The Milk Keg. Just keep on boobin'! I'm now adding "boobin'" to my vocabulary!
Entertaining, relatable, and most importantly helpful advice. Love this book and The Milk Keg. Just keep on boobin'! I'm now adding "boobin'" to my vocabulary!
December 11, 2018
Helpful book supporting nursing as a natural and healthy tool to use while raising your baby.
January 29, 2019
How to relax and enjoy your baby!
Nothing else I have read has made more sense and had such wonderful advice as this book. I will be buying copies for all baby showers from now on!
Nothing else I have read has made more sense and had such wonderful advice as this book. I will be buying copies for all baby showers from now on!
April 12, 2020
Super helpful!
This book is such a great resource for someone who doesn’t want to cry it out and wants to do more of a gentle parenting approach. ❤️
This book is such a great resource for someone who doesn’t want to cry it out and wants to do more of a gentle parenting approach. ❤️
February 5, 2021
Quick read, very encouraging, wanted more of it! And more practical how to, but still.loved the encouragement that you are not alone if you parent like this.
May 20, 2021
Not what I hoped it would be.
May 30, 2021
Must read for new moms..
Great tips for breastfeeding, sleeps and weaning, really helpful for initial months. Wish I would read it sooner. Thanks Meg.
Great tips for breastfeeding, sleeps and weaning, really helpful for initial months. Wish I would read it sooner. Thanks Meg.
January 21, 2023
Recommended by an awesome mama and relative. Just what I needed.
July 29, 2023
Very helpful
March 2, 2025
If you hate sleeping and personal space you’ll love this book
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August 26, 2025good book to read whit a baby boob/sleeping on top of you
July 20, 2015
Wow, this book! Seriously, if you're pregnant, a new mum, or even if your baby is well into toddlerhood... Buy it! It's such a refreshing read! I honestly feel it should be handed out to all expectant women & their partners who plan to breastfeed.
Meg's approach is so honest, gentle & nurturing. She doesn't lay out routines you must follow to a tee, she gives you tips and advice that may help, along with her constant reminder of 'follow your instincts!', and 'keep on Boobin'!'. Everything in this book is so reassuring, and that what you're experiencing is most likely normal when mothering through breastfeeding.
Thanks so much Meg, I'll be passing this around to anyone I know who may need it!
Meg's approach is so honest, gentle & nurturing. She doesn't lay out routines you must follow to a tee, she gives you tips and advice that may help, along with her constant reminder of 'follow your instincts!', and 'keep on Boobin'!'. Everything in this book is so reassuring, and that what you're experiencing is most likely normal when mothering through breastfeeding.
Thanks so much Meg, I'll be passing this around to anyone I know who may need it!
January 7, 2017
Excellent, highly recommend!
After following meg on Facebook for nearly a year and finding her blogs helpful, I decided to buy this book for help in gently transitioning my baby into his own bed. I got so much more then I was looking for! This book is so informative from cluster feeding to maintaining a healthy relationship with your partner, I know I will refer to it time and again. I feel confident to continue trusting my mummy instincts as is the prominent message throughout this book. I would (and will be) recommend this book without hesitation. Thanks Meg!
After following meg on Facebook for nearly a year and finding her blogs helpful, I decided to buy this book for help in gently transitioning my baby into his own bed. I got so much more then I was looking for! This book is so informative from cluster feeding to maintaining a healthy relationship with your partner, I know I will refer to it time and again. I feel confident to continue trusting my mummy instincts as is the prominent message throughout this book. I would (and will be) recommend this book without hesitation. Thanks Meg!
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